title: Determination of flow orientation of an optically active turbulent field by means of a single beam.
abstract: The cross-flow orientation of an optically active turbulent field was determined by Fourier transforming the wander of a laser beam propagating in the ocean. A simple physical model for the measured effect is offered, and numerical simulations are performed. The simulations are in good agreement with measurements, validating the assumptions made in the model.
authors.affiliation: Harbor Branch, Florida Atlantic University, 5600 US 1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34946, USA. gnootz@hboi.fau.edu
authors.forename: Gero
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nootz
authors.forename: Weilin
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hou
authors.forename: Fraser R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Dalgleish
authors.forename: William T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Rhodes